The new wearable brain imaging technology from the University of Nottingham is a turning point in how brain function is monitored in people with multiple sclerosis.
Unlike conventional scanners, this system allows patients to stand, move, or even walk while their neural activity is recorded via a lightweight helmet and pack unit.
The key innovation is integrating numerous LEGO‑brick‑sized quantum sensors called optically pumped magnetometers (OPMs) into the helmet, placed close to the scalp.
These sensors detect the brain's tiny magnetic fields generated by neural activity rather than just imaging structure like conventional MRI.
By doing so, the wearable brain imaging technology captures function in real time, even as the user changes posture or moves.
With this wearable brain scanner, clinicians gain powerful tools to track disease progression and predict outcomes.
For individuals with MS, where symptoms vary widely and progression is unpredictable, the ability to monitor brain function in a natural setting is especially valuable.
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